Ninja Foodi Grill Chicken Thighs

For chicken thigh perfection, give this easy recipe a try!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Marinating Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings

Calories 356kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ninja Foodi Grill or other grill

Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Place the chicken in a shallow dish or large zip-top bag.
In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.
Pour the mixture over the chicken, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Select GRILL, HIGH and set the timer for 25 minutes.
When the grill is preheated, add the chicken, being careful not to overcrowd.
Cook, flipping halfway through, until the chicken registers 160° F.
Remove the chicken from the grill and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Notes

You can store leftover chicken thighs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Cooked chicken thighs can be frozen for up to three months.

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